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Gari Chandan Forest in KP emerges as potential eco-tourism site after successful plantation

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP):The barren land of Gari Chandan Forest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has emerged as a potential eco-tourism site after successful massive plantation under Billion Tree Afforestation Project (BTAP). One of the largest man-made forests of the country, Gari Chandan Forest sprawls over […]

202 smoke-emitting vehicles challaned in Kasur

Posted on December 26, 2021 by News Desk

KASUR, Dec 26 (APP):In a crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles, motor vehicle examiner Kasur challaned 202 vehicles, impounded 86 vehicles as well as imposed a total fine of Rs 187,500 on the owners in the district during December 2021. Talking to APP here on Sunday, motor […]

Israeli greens hail blow to UAE oil deal

Posted on December 24, 2021 by News Desk

Jerusalem, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Israeli environmentalists applauded Thursday after a court dealt a blow to a controversial oil transport deal with the United Arab Emirates, agreed after the two countries normalised relations last year. The deal would have seen Gulf oil brought to Israel’s Red Sea […]

457 brick kilns shifted on zig-zag technology in Multan district

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

MULTAN, Dec 21 (APP):Deputy Director Environment Multan, Zafer Iqbal on Tuesday said 457 traditional brick kilns had been shifted on zig-zag technology across the district so far among the total number of 479 besides imposing a fine of Rs. 2.8 million. Talking to APP he […]

Germany extends financial support for 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project in KP

Posted on December 21, 2021 by News Desk

Islamabad December 20 (Online): German Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ) has extended EUR 13.5 million for Pakistan’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project in KP through KfW. The KP Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department (FEWD) will be the project implementation agency. Secretary of the […]

Biden raises car gas mileage standards to fight climate change

Posted on December 21, 2021 by News Desk

Washington, Dec 20 (AFP/APP):President Joe Biden is raising mileage standards for cars and trucks sold in the United States in a bid to limit emissions, as the spending bill he counted on to fund the fight against climate change appears to be on life support. […]

Melting Arctic ice draws killer whales further north

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Skjervoy, Norway, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):In the pale winter darkness of northern Norway, a huge flock of seagulls circles above an Arctic fjord, signifying the presence of a group of unusual predators in the water below. With Arctic sea ice shrinking at record levels due to […]

WTO members to target fossil fuel subsidies, plastic

Posted on December 16, 2021 by News Desk

Geneva, Dec 15 (AFP/APP):Dozens of countries pledged on Wednesday to intensify efforts to get rid of fossil fuel subsidies and tackle plastics pollution in an effort spearheaded by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The European Union and Britain, but none of the other principal global […]

LHC orders all TV channels to launch smog awareness campaign

Posted on December 15, 2021 by News Desk

LAHORE, DEC 14 (Online): Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed all TV channels to launch smog awareness campaign. The court further remarked “ no mention of Punjab government be made any where in smog awareness campaign. Government does so often that it includes its name. […]

Are tornadoes linked to climate change? The science isn’t yet definite

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Washington, Dec 14 (AFP/APP):Was climate change behind the recent tornadoes that killed dozens of people and wrought a trail of destruction through five American states? Higher temperatures might create more favorable conditions for these violent storms, but for now, scientists remain cautious about drawing a […]

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